Off-duty officer, Marcelo Garcia, killed in Sugar Land crash
SUGAR LAND, TX – A two-vehicle collision along the highway in the southwest suburbs of Houston claimed the life of a Fort Bend County deputy Sunday, reports abc 13 News.
The accident happened shortly after 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of US-90 and US-59, or I-69. This is on the northeast side of Sugar Land, about 20 miles southwest of Houston.
Police say that Fort Bend County deputy Marcelo Garcia was off-duty when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a passenger vehicle.
Medics transported Garcia to an area hospital, where he died from injuries sustained in the wreck.
The occupants of the passenger vehicle were not injured in the collision.
A full investigation is underway.
Losing a loved one in a car or motorcycle accident is traumatic and can cause hardship for the entire family. If you’re grieving such a loss, please know that the Texas wrongful death attorneys at The Benton Law Firm are here to help you hold the liable party accountable for their recklessness. Call us today at (214) 777-7777 or reach us online for a free consultation.
Note: The information included in this post was derived from secondary sources and has not been independently confirmed. Any inaccurate information will be corrected immediately after being brought to the site’s attention. If you identify any false information within this story, please inform us immediately so we can adjust the post to contain the most accurate information available surrounding this event.
Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life of those who live in our state. At the Benton Law Firm, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others to avoid becoming victims themselves or to know how to respond should a tragedy occur. Do not rely on any information within this post. Instead, seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional whenever necessary.